Academy Director

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States
Base: $75,000 + depending on qualifications; bonus...
Onsite
Lead summer academy development phases
Manage program budgets and financial operations
Supervise program assistants and staff
The Academy Director oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of 6-8 summer academies within the Department of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin

Job Summary

  • The Academy Director oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of 6-8 summer academies within the Department of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin.
  • This position carries full programmatic responsibility across a portfolio of outreach-based and tuition-based academies including budget management, staff supervision, and grant compliance.
  • The role requires recruiting, training, and supervising program assistants while ensuring all staff comply with UT Austin Youth Protection Program policies.

Matching Summary

The Academy Director oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of 6-8 summer academies within the Department of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin.

Salary

Base: $75,000+ depending on qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead summer academy development phases
  • Manage program budgets and financial operations
  • Supervise program assistants and staff
  • Ensure youth protection compliance
  • Coordinate with university offices

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with K-12 STEM outreach events
  • Familiarity with UT Austin policies
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to engage diverse audiences
  • Experience managing externally funded grants

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • At least three years experience leading education programs
  • Experience managing program budgets
  • Experience supervising staff or student workers
  • Criminal history background check required

Work Rights

Not specified

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